The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-21
Talk AbOutthe National League
Mr.. Chamberlain speaks to the Citi'
zens OF Birmingham.
lie Denies That tie Has Left the
Unionisps Party,
But Acknowledges That lie Differs
With the Government.
Ho Craw6shes beautifully by
wishing Gladstone Grent
Success-News From
OIher Lands.

LONDON, August 20.-Mt Joseph
Chamberlain made a speech OF Biz
tonight, He dilsted upon
the waste OF the greater part Of the ses-
sion by the obstructionists on the
crimes bill, and ssid: This legisls.
ton has been, In my judgment, gross
" mIsrepresented. / Iregret that such
bill is necessary for any part OF the
kingdom, but the act was, in my
Judgment, intended to protect our
Irish fellow subjects. i do not believe
II has given q moments apprehension
to any loyal subject or liish'
man who does not desire
outrage or Ia not willing
to zee II. [Applsuse. Oar expert
euce, so far as II has gone, justifies the
governments policy, which We sup
ported. admit that crime and out
rage are less than for many years past.
But why is thie7 II is because those
who stimulated disorder and anarchy |
and winked at outrsges have discov.
cred that the law is strongest, and
that future law breakers must pay the
penalty OF their misdeeds. regret
that the government hes proclaimed
the league. will not blame the gov
eminent severely, but think they were
mistaken, though / sld others who
acted with me are pTecluded from
condemning the proclamation In
strong language. [Cheerp.l When
the government asked for tnese pow
ers we agreed TO give them, and now,
II they conPider II absolutely neceH.
sary 10 use them, that, doubteis, 10
the last resource; but II is Tor their
discretion, not ours. As matter OF
principle | think u was right Tor the
government TO have there powers in
order TO hold them in reserve, but a.
q matter Of policy regret that the
government has thought IL necessary
10 use them at the present time" Mr..
Chamberlain dwelt upon the abeence
0! crime " ncs. dis!ricis Of Ireland.
ave are told" he eaid, "that In some
districts the league is still paramount,
tyrannizing over the minority In dis
tricls In which lie authority prevails.
But think the other clauses
Of the coercion bill are quite
sufficient 10 enable tho gov.
eminent to deal with ifo'a,ed
cases. The clauss enabling s,ipeudary
magistrates TO innict a maximum pun
ishmert Of six months imprisjnment
at hard labor upon pereons found
guilty Of boycottipg aud for other
ofienses under the act Ia euihcient 10
meet any emergency which has
arisen.p Tories oil boar, hear Coz
tinulrg. Mr.. Chamberlain sAid: 81
am afraid that the coune the
government has pursued will
land them In the graves, dilhcul-
ties and danger. An lrish landlord,
tho other day, asked me 10 use all
my influence 10 prevent the proc
lamation OF the lta.ue. j asked him
why. The landlord replied: Because
In my county aud 10 many other parts
OF Ireland the league is rapidly lobing
lie II nueuce and becoming a laughing
stock, and II left alone il will sink intu
oblivion, but II the government pro-
claim II will revive, have q reg lease
of life, and gol renewed subscriptions
from America and elsewhere. Mr..
Chamberlain coninued: The govern
ment 10 responsible, mot we, ,iftbey think
II imperative 10 use the powers
co ferred upon them by the crimes
act. / do not blame them. ! admit
that they were justified In disregard
ing our advice aud In taking tho
c)ufee which they deemed II their
duty 70 take, but claim II 90, lor my
tei and for my colleagues, that NO
shall continue 10 occupy the sltilude
we have hitherto adoptsd-independ.
ent friends Of the government When
we differ, NJ now, We shall express
our din, rences In the usual vay-by
our voiea In the House OF Commons.
do not know whether or not you
heard the report that had resigned
my connection with the dittldent
party. LaughteT.l The statement Ia
ntirely Unauthorized and absolutely
without Foundation. Ohesra IL Is
true that differ from the government
ON this one point, but l am prepared
20 support their general policy, 90 far
40 In nv judgment it tends TO main
lain the union. j have seen no reason
why any ditsident should desert hls
party or his leader, the Marquis Of
Harrington, who up 10 the present
time has led rs with conspicuous abil.
ity and LOYALTY" Cheers.
Referring TO the land bill, Mr. Cham.
berlain said: II do not think the
measure perfect, bat as II stands !, Ia
great boon 20 tenants. Orien Of
"Hearl hear IN He reisned in
appreciatory terms 10 tho allotmenlF
bill, which be said was far toward. the
p realization OF the hopes Of Mr.. Jesse
| Collins. II Il wers paved both the
government, and the dlshdent party
, would have q legislative record ui
which no man need DO fRhamed
"The recent elections" Mr.. Chamber
, lain said, seem TO have petpltxsd .
, great many OF our friends. Tread the
4 other day that the elections showed
that the dissidents we're wiped out oI
? existence, bu, / am glad ~ 6nC
that there are still fes
!, In existence who, when the neI
general election 10 held, will give a gooS
: account Of themselves. We are tol,
|. that the Bye elections prove the ooun
try In reiurning 10 its loyalty 10 Glad
stone. The country never wayered u
= lie loyalty 10 Glsdstone." Mr. Cham
bsrlaln continuing, said: IL Though
Mr.. Gladstone erievously mistaken, ,bu
II ha, not losl is bold Of gratitude 10
his past services. II will b. happ.
day for all when Mr.. Gladstone on
10 Ab.es us 10 hgaln range .og,sslys
4, on hll aide. [CbeerB ] cOm
: plAin that ths elections wer
a iougtt uIder false oolors lCrie
> Of hsar, hear Mr.. Gladslono's can
dldates adopted radical Unioni't pfln
clples, aud only gained m iiitlea b
thfow.ng overheard altog ther IN
GladstoDo'e policy, compiised In th
N tao great bills we opposed In 1873
y This constitutes the greatest dagger q
Q our present situation. These gentle
10 men declare that they accept our COZ
4. dIions and coincide In our ol jsciiopl
4. bat their leader, Mr.. Gladstone,
9. either silent, or % vague that hs po'